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1 January 1970

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Rodchenkov to AP: Russian footballers immune from drug bans

Cyprus' President Nicos Anastasiades unveils the FIFA World Cup trophy during its world tour at a stop at the international airport in the southern city of Larnaca, Cyprus, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The trophy will visit some 50 countries as it make its journey round the world to Moscow for the start of the World Cup 2018 in Russia. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Rodchenkov to AP: Russian footballers immune from drug bans

FILE - In this May 24, 2016 file phot oemployees work in Russia's national drug-testing laboratory in Moscow, Russia. Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov says he is "sorry to all the clean athletes we cheated." The former Russian anti-doping laboratory director was speaking in correspondence to The Associated Press through his lawyer. Rodchenkov fled to the United States to expose the elaborate ruse to evade doping tests and he claims the Russians are still "lying and denying." (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, file)

A general view shows a cottage on the grounds of the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

A general view shows a cottage on the grounds of the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a hall at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a hall at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a gym at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a gym at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a bathroom in a suite at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a bathroom in a suite at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a room at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

An interior view shows a bathroom in a suite at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Nakhabino

An interior view shows a bathroom in a suite at the Moscow Country Club hotel and golf resort which was chosen to be the base for the Belgian national soccer team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the village of Nakhabino, outside Moscow, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018.

FILE PHOTO: A presenter holds the official match ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia during an event to announce the new 2018 FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors in Moscow

FILE PHOTO: A presenter holds the official match ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia during an event to announce the new 2018 FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors in Moscow, Russia November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

World Cup 2018 Panini release date: When you can buy stickers for Russia edition

It's been almost five decades since the original album sparked a global trend - and it's set to continue into this year

World Cup 2018 Panini release date: When you can buy stickers for Russia edition

It's been almost five decades since the original album sparked a global trend - and it's set to continue into this year

World Cup 2018 Panini release date: When you can buy stickers for Russia edition

It's been almost five decades since the original album sparked a global trend - and it's set to continue into this year

Ljubljana (Slovenia), 10/02/2018.- Team Russia third place on the Tournament at the UEFA FUTSAL EURO 2018 final game at the Arena Stozice, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 10 February 2018. (España, Eslovenia, Rusia) EFE/EPA/IGOR KUPLJENIK

Ljubljana (Slovenia), 10/02/2018.- Team Russia third place on the Tournament at the UEFA FUTSAL EURO 2018 final game at the Arena Stozice, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 10 February 2018. (España, Eslovenia, Rusia) EFE/EPA/IGOR KUPLJENIK

Russian players celebrate winning the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE

Russian players celebrate winning the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE

Douglas Junior from Kazahstan (R) in action against Ivan Chishkala from Russia (C) during the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE

Douglas Junior from Kazahstan (R) in action against Ivan Chishkala from Russia (C) during the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE

Taynan (C) from Kazakhstan in action against goalkeeper Georgii Zamtaradze (L) from Russia during the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE

Taynan (C) from Kazakhstan in action against goalkeeper Georgii Zamtaradze (L) from Russia during the UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 third place match between Russia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. EFE